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The HALO Trust

Org #7246
Vetted since 2011 Top Ranked Effective Nonprofit Site Visit Verified
1988
year founded
$989,200
raised on GlobalGiving
15
years fundraising
5
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

The HALO Trust clears landmines and unexploded ordnance from war-torn communities so that some of the world's most vulnerable people can plant their crops, rebuild their homes and raise their families in safety. HALO is the world's oldest and largest humanitarian landmine clearance organization.

Project Leaders
Lisa Balestrieri
Lisa Balestrieri
Cherise Kim
Cherise Kim
Team
Chris Whatley
Organization Information
1730 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Suite 206
Washington, DC 20036
United States
202-331-1266
Organization Information
1730 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Suite 206
Washington, DC 20036
United States
202-331-1266

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

After Four Years of War in Ukraine, Hope Still Blooms - Thanks to You.

By Cherise Kim | Philanthropy Associate

Just a few weeks ago, on February 24, 2026, Ukraine marked four years of war. In that time, it has become the most heavily mined country in the world. Millions of explosives now contaminate farmland,... Read the full report ›

A Decade of Making Families Safe in Kosovo - Thanks to You

By Cherise Kim | Philanthropy Associate

Thank you. In the 1990s, deadly conflict in Kosovo left landmines, cluster munitions, and other unexploded dangers scattered across the country. Though fighting ended nearly 30 years ago, families in... Read the full report ›

Strong Women Save Lives in Syria: Hiba's Story

By Daphne Henning | Communications Officer

When the war in Syria finally grew quiet, danger did not disappear. Explosives were left behind in fields, villages, and homes—hidden reminders of fourteen years of conflict. Children found them... Read the full report ›
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